Stephen Burgin

251-5A EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida, (2012)

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida, (2009)

M.Ed. in Science Education, University of Florida, (2003)

B.S. in Chemistry, University of Florida, (2002)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Burgin, S. and Flowers, A. "Biofuels research apprenticeship program at ODU: An authentic experience for underrepresented high school students in science and engineering" $16,700. Old Dominion University. -
De Paor, D., Burgin, S. and Watson, G. S. "Collaborative research: Google Earth for Onsite and Distance Education (GEODE)" $2,196,307. Federal. -
Mulholland, M. R., Burgin, S., Filippino, K. and Madhavan, P. "Developing a community-based systems approach to water quality restoration in changing urban coastal environments" $2,386,770. Federal. -
De Paor, D. and Burgin, S. "Learning under the stars: A new approach to teaching earth & space science in grade band 6-8" $213,195. State. -
Dickerson, D. L., Burgin, S. and Pollock, A. "ODU NSTA Passive Sampling Project" $2,100. State. -
Jovanovic, V., Katsioloudis, P. and Burgin, S. "Research experience and mentoring pathway for STEM students as related to engineering concepts" $49,970. Old Dominion University. -
Dickerson, D. L., Burgin, S., Fantz, T. and Katsioloudis, P. "Strategies: Instrumental STEM (iSTEM)" $848,028. Federal. -

Expertise

Education
Science Education

Research Interests

Science Education, Authentic Research Experiences in Science, Nature of Science, Science Teacher Education.

Articles

Burgin, S. and Ritz, J. (2013). Monster trucks: Innovations in motor sports. Technology and Engineering Teacher 72 (6) , pp. 26-31.
Burgin, S. and Sadler, T. D.. (2013). Consistency of practical and formal epistemologies of science held by participants of a research apprenticeship. Research in Science Education.
Burgin, S., Sadler, T. D. and Koroly, M. Jo. (2012). High school student participation in scientific research apprenticeships: Variation in and relationships among student experiences and outcomes. Research in Science Education 42 , pp. 439-467.
Burgin, S. and Sadler, T. D.. Supporting student experiences in authentic scientific research. The Science Teacher.
Burgin, S. and Sadler, T. D.. (2010). Creating links between students' personal and global understandings of nature of science through research apprenticeships. Journal of Kirsehir Education Faculty 11 (4) , pp. 97-111.
Sadler, T. D.., Burgin, S., McKinney, L. and Ponjuan, L. (2010). Learning science through research apprenticeships: A critical review of the literature. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 47 , pp. 235-256.

Presentations

Burgin, S., Barko, T. and Sadler, T. D.. (April , 2013). Comparing approaches to NOS teaching and learning in the context of a research apprenticeship program Poster Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Burgin, S. and Sadler, T. D.. (April , 2013). Linking experiential aspects of a research apprenticeship program to gains in NOS understandings for high school student participants Paper Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Burgin, S. (January , 2013). Engaging learners in authentic scientific practices to impact NOS understandings: Lessons learned from mentors and participants of a research apprenticeship program for high school students Paper Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Charleston, SC.
Burgin, S. and Sadler, T. D.. (March , 2012). Consistency of practical and formal epistemologies of science held by participants of a research apprenticeship Poster Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, F., Burgin, S. and Klosterman, M. L.. (January , 2012). Areas of congruence in the orientations to reflection held by science educators and the teacher education program in which they teach Paper Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Clearwater, FL.
Burgin, S., Sadler, T. D.. and Griffin, R. D.. (April , 2011). Practical epistemologies of high school students participating in a research apprenticeship Paper Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Orlando, FL.
Burgin, S., Sadler, T. D.. and Mann, J. E.. (March , 2010). Aspects and outcomes of a research apprenticeship: Perspectives of high school student participants Paper Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Philadelphia, PA.
Sadler, T. D.. and Burgin, S. (January , 2009). Authentic science research experiences for teachers and students: A review of empirical literature Poster Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Hartford, CT.
Sadler, T. D.. and Burgin, S. (October , 2007). Broadening opportunities for success in science: The Smallwood Science Scholarship Program Poster Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education Valdosta, GA.
Sadler, T. D.., Burgin, S. and McKinney, L. (April , 2007). Learning science through research apprenticeships: A critical review of the literature Paper Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching New Orleans, LA.